Lillian "Pete" Stenger

Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at St. Mary's Medical Center, age 71 years. Lillian was born on April 8, 1941 to the late Walter and Hannah Matzke. She married William Stenger Jr. on June 11, 1960 in Birch Run; he predeceased her on June 4, 2012. Lillian faithfully helped her husband with the family business and expand it into Junction Leasing and Junction Valley Railroad. Bill and Lillian were honored as "Distinguished Citizens of Bridgeport" in 1993. She was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, Past President of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce, Republican Delegate Bridgeport Township Precinct 4. Surviving are; a son, William (Denise) Stenger III of Bridgeport; 2 daughters, Wendy (Arnold) Chapman of Saltillo, MS, and Wenise (Douglas) Bos of Birch Run; 7 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Norman "Bud" Matzke of Birch Run, MI, Floyd (Veraline) Matzke of Birch Run, MI, Dave (Erlinda) Matzke of Birch Run, MI, Ann Cramer of Bridgeport, MI, Bernice (John) Wilson of Birch Run, MI, Leroy "Jake" (Jackie) Matzke and many nieces and nephews. Lillian was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Emily Long, and son-in-law Daniel Long and sisters, Inez Smith, Barb Kocks and Julia Olszewski. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. and 1:45 p.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. Rev. Gary Bender will officiate with burial between services in St. Lorenz Cemetery. Lillian's family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday December 26, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Lorenz Puppet Ministry, or SAID Dance Program c/o "Melanie Dance Program," SVRC Industries, Celebration of Life Memorial Garden. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.cederbergfh.com

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